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Heartwarming moments were captured during the Class of 2026 Senior Walk. Graduating seniors revisited their old Elementa...
06/12/2026

Heartwarming moments were captured during the Class of 2026 Senior Walk. Graduating seniors revisited their old Elementary Schools and were greeted with a heroes' welcome by current students. More than just a photo opportunity, seniors are providing a great example and motivating future Horseheads graduates toward the finish line.

06/11/2026

Our GR Mud Run is canceled tonight, Thursday, June 11th due to weather. It will be rescheduled to next Thursday, June 18th at GR not at IS.
Mark your calendars! Mr. Kirk, Mr. Robinson

🏀⚽🏈 Keep your student active and engaged this summer at Horseheads Varsity “H” Summer Sports Camps!Registration links ar...
06/10/2026

🏀⚽🏈 Keep your student active and engaged this summer at Horseheads Varsity “H” Summer Sports Camps!

Registration links are now LIVE for a wide variety of camps for students in grades K–12. Whether your child is just getting started or looking to sharpen their skills, there’s something for everyone across multiple sports programs https://horseheadsdistrict.com/VarsityHSummerCamps.cfm

📩 Have questions? Contact [email protected] for more information.

Ms. Bartenstein was announced as the May 2026 Golden Apple Award Recipient from WETM 18 News, but the full segment is no...
06/09/2026

Ms. Bartenstein was announced as the May 2026 Golden Apple Award Recipient from WETM 18 News, but the full segment is now available to view. Congratulations, Ms. B. and thank you for your daily commitment to student growth, safety and wellness!

Golden Apple Award for May 2026 presented to Kristy Bartenstein, Gardner Road Elementary School in Horseheads, NY

Deadline extended for a short time only: In Horseheads, any K-12 student can ride the bus. If your family will require t...
06/09/2026

Deadline extended for a short time only: In Horseheads, any K-12 student can ride the bus. If your family will require transportation in the coming school year, please submit a bus request form before the end of this school year. Your timely submission helps the Transportation Department finalize routes over the summer and avoid last-minute adjustments that can cause confusion for students and families.

If you have questions, please contact the Transportation Department at 607-739-6338. https://forms.office.com/r/Q5FPYVcHgH

June is an exciting month at GR!  Please see our calendar for specifics regarding our events starting June 1st!
06/01/2026

June is an exciting month at GR! Please see our calendar for specifics regarding our events starting June 1st!

Third Graders visiting Outback – such a delicious hit!Each year, our third graders visit Outback as they have been study...
05/31/2026

Third Graders visiting Outback – such a delicious hit!
Each year, our third graders visit Outback as they have been studying the continent/country – Australia. It is a fan-fav as students learn hands on information about Australia in a tasty way. The Outback restaurant treats our students like royalty and provide them with a rich, tasty experience learning out Australia and how the business is operates each and every day.

Congratulations to Mrs. Bartenstein, our new 4th grade teacher, at GR!On May 14th, WETM came to GR as a surprise to Mrs....
05/31/2026

Congratulations to Mrs. Bartenstein, our new 4th grade teacher, at GR!

On May 14th, WETM came to GR as a surprise to Mrs. Bartenstein’s classroom, who was presented with the WETM Golden Apple Teacher of the month for May.

What a joy it was for Mrs. Bartenstein to receive this most deserving award recognition. A student, along with her family, nominated Mrs. Bartenstein for going above and beyond her classroom responsibilities. She even made time to visit a student at her private event. A slogan of her classroom is displayed how she has “got you” - always making a way for students to work through any academic and social challenges together. Way to go Mrs. B.!

K Orientation Fair 2026 – a HUGE HIT AT GR!What a wonderful time we had together at our GR K Orientation, as parents and...
05/31/2026

K Orientation Fair 2026 – a HUGE HIT AT GR!
What a wonderful time we had together at our GR K Orientation, as parents and pre k students experienced a great time together on Friday morning. Students enjoyed meeting some new friends coming to GR in the fall and parents were able to learn about all the wonderful resources we offer to our students. Our Transportation Department did a fantastic job presenting safety information and the opportunity to enjoy their first bus ride with their parents. Each student received their first GR backpack filled with many valuable tools to use throughout the summer from each of our kindergarten teachers. Principal Sotero would like to thank the following presenters: Mrs. Wright, our attendance clerk, Mrs. Hinman, our school nurse, Mrs. Rich and Mrs. Kucmierowski, Lyndsay, our social workers, Mrs. Donlon and Mrs. Hamilton, our speech teachers, Mrs. Kawzenuk, our ENL Teacher, Mrs. Richards and Mrs. Tomassi, our OT specialist and Mrs. Scanlon and Ms. Wijkowski, our Reading teachers. Our GR PTO did a great job sharing all the amazing things we offer to our families throughout the school year. A very special thank you to Mrs. Kelly Smith and all of our New Vision Students for helping with greeting and signing in our families.

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541 Gardner Road
Horseheads, NY
14845

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